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by MaccaOz
Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: PTO shear pins
Replies: 17
Views: 4537

Re: PTO shear pins

A mate & I are looking at getting rid of the shear pins out of our setups totally. We're looking at putting a torque limiting clutch "in-line" with the driveshaft. We were originally looking at a ball detent clutch, but the AUD$600+ price tag scared me a bit.. :o So, we're back looking...
by MaccaOz
Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:35 pm
Forum: 4wd Safety
Topic: Hella Spotlights
Replies: 46
Views: 13122

Re: Hella Spotlights

I have to agree with Warren, I bought a pair of Hella 3000's off trademe for $200, modded the case a little with a drill, bunged in an HID kit ($200 from Autokraft), and they are brilliant setups, bright as fawk, and a nice white light, not yellow like the headlights. So for $400 I have a nice HID ...
by MaccaOz
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: MILE MARKER WINCH INSTALLATION - NISSAN GQ SWB
Replies: 9
Views: 1744

Re: MILE MARKER WINCH INSTALLATION - NISSAN GQ SWB

Mex, give PowAuto a call: QLD, Coopers Plains Tel: (07) 3277 6888 QLD, Rocklea Tel: (07) 3875 1100 QLD, Toowoomba Tel: (07) 4634 5777 My PTO is a PowAuto one (driving a Thomas winch, which Powauto also deal in). Another option - PM HeliSat on patrol4x4.com - I know he's very recently bought a PTO wi...
by MaccaOz
Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: The Bike Bar
Topic: Road bikes
Replies: 43
Views: 15511

Re: Road bikes

Here's me & mine on the track at Philip Island: http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/macca-macca/Track%20Day%20-%2010th%20March%2008/10-3-08image5.jpg http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/macca-macca/Track%20Day%20-%2010th%20March%2008/turn10.jpg 06 Kwaka Z750. Coming from a long line of pud...
by MaccaOz
Tue Sep 08, 2009 11:35 pm
Forum: 4WD Parts
Topic: ORE CLOTHING
Replies: 69
Views: 5693

Re: ORE CLOTHING

Any updates?

I'd buy a shirt or 3.. 8) (..yeah yeah, and pay the shipping.. :wink: )
by MaccaOz
Sun Aug 02, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 1st aug-2nd
Replies: 21
Views: 2382

Re: 1st aug-2nd

Changed the oil in the winch.

Changed the oil in the gearbox.

Respooled the cable onto the winch after last weekend.

Put my first dint in the lower rear quarter panel.. :evil:
by MaccaOz
Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: Clearing up the confusion on radios....
Replies: 73
Views: 37977

Re: Clearing up the confusion on radios....

I have that unit, is there anything specifc you want to know. Its a UHF unit = PRS. Works great. Channel 23 is blocked for transmission, because its an emergency channel in Australia. Otherwise, been a wonderful piece for over a year now. Um, not quite. Channel's 22 & 23 are data only channels ...
by MaccaOz
Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Show us your Nissan
Replies: 587
Views: 152182

Re: Show us your Nissan

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by MaccaOz
Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: This weekends achievements
Topic: 25th -26th july
Replies: 23
Views: 2671

Re: 25th -26th july

On my GQ: Changed the supposedly 4" springs in the front for some actual 4" springs. Funny, it sits about an inch and a half lower. :roll: I was a bit suss on those springs when I bought them. At least it sits level now instead of nose high. Took the ratty, kinked old cable off the PTO win...
by MaccaOz
Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: Projects / Mod's
Topic: This is very serious topic
Replies: 4
Views: 820

Re: This is very serious topic

welcome to our world, we have the same but called a cert, someone rubber stamps what you've done and takes $300 off you for it Just in case it was missed: There can only be 50mm of lift (total - tyres/spring/body) if you still wish to use the car on the road. Up to 50mm of lift must be engineered (...
by MaccaOz
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Installing PTO winch(pics up)
Replies: 17
Views: 5356

Re: Installing PTO winch(pics up)

what vehicle does the thomas whinch come off? AFAIK, it's just an aftermarket winch. They have different PTO adapters to suit different gearboxes/transfer cases. has that one had the drum widened or is that std? I don't think so. It doesn't look like it has. Having said that, a mate's got one and i...
by MaccaOz
Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Installing PTO winch(pics up)
Replies: 17
Views: 5356

Re: Installing PTO winch(pics up)

http://i681.photobucket.com/albums/vv177/tel1nz/Truck-TubeWinchBar2008-07-06c.jpg How do you go with the rope bunching up to one side if you aren't able to pull straight with that much rope on the drum? :? I've got a Thomas PTO winch on mine, not a genuine Nissan one, but here's some pics of how it...
by MaccaOz
Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:23 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: G'day..
Replies: 7
Views: 1239

Re: G'day..

Quick question about the rooftop tent (thinking of heading down this road), whats she like in the wind? I haven't had a chance to look at one in person yet but I'd imagine you'd get a fair bit of swaying going on having that much weight up that high? How would you rate it against a bed setup inside...
by MaccaOz
Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:11 am
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: G'day..
Replies: 7
Views: 1239

Re: G'day..

I'm back! :wink: Been busy busy, so haven't really had time to keep up.. Since my last post we've had the "silly season", been fighting bushfires, got married in March and for the honeymoon we went for a 4 week drive out into the middle of Oz (lotsa pics in > this < thread), and work's bee...
by MaccaOz
Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: New Members and Beginners
Topic: G'day..
Replies: 7
Views: 1239

G'day..

Hi, I'm Macca, from over the ditch in Melbourne, Aus.. Currently driving a 1990 GQ Patrol with a few bits and pieces extra. Joined up looking for more information on PTO winches as no-one really seems to use them in Oz, and a lot of you mob seem to! I've been reading a lot over the last couple of we...

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